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Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

GM UAW hourly workers could see $4,000 in bonuses
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 1:04PM
Last week, TorqueNews.com brought you the news that General Motors plans to pay profit sharing bonuses to their hourly union autoworkers (UAW) that could exceed the highest profit-sharing bonuses in the company history and if a new report proves to be true, those bonuses could actually be even higher – with an average of $4,000 paid to these hourly workers.
Lancia to feature rebadged Chrysler’s in Geneva
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 12:10PM
When the 2011 Geneva Motor Show opens next month, the Lancia brand will feature a spread of new vehicles including rebadged versions of the 2011 Chrysler 300, 2011 Chrysler 200 and the 2011 Chrysler Town & Country all sporting Lancia model names.
Nissan Juke compares with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2011
By Frank Sherosky on February 15, 2011 - 11:31AM
It’s February and Nissan knows what that means for the Juke - time to be proud sponsor of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2011 and make a comparison, Model vs Model.
Suzuki recalls SX4, Grand Vitara for tensioner failures
By Patrick Rall on February 15, 2011 - 11:12AM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of certain 2009-2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUVs and 2010-2011 SX4 compacts over serpentine belt tensioner failures that could cause a wide variety of problems.
Scuderi Group expands operations into Asia
By Frank Sherosky on February 15, 2011 - 9:08AM
Scuderi Group, the engine development company that has reengineered the conventional four-stroke into engine into a split cycle capable of gasoline, natural-gas or hydrogen power, announced the opening of its new Japan office.
World Ice Speed Record Broken in Bentley Convertible
By Keith Griffin on February 15, 2011 - 7:46AM
It sounds like a stunt Ezra Dyer would pull over at Automobile magazine. The world speed record on ice has been shattered in a convertible – the Bentley Continental Supersports convertible to be precise.
DOE funding for hydrogen technology reduced by more than 40 percent
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 11:37PM
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu detailed President Barack Obama's $29.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request for the Department of Energy, which now affects hydrogen power development.
Toyota stock flying high since being cleared for electronic flaws
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 8:07PM
Since Toyota (NYSE: TM) received a clean bill of health that ruled out electronic flaws, the market has rewarded the stock with higher highs and higher lows.
Audi is the winner of 2011 AUTO BILD design award
By Don Bain on February 14, 2011 - 2:18PM
A select panel of distinguished jurors picked the Audi A7 Sportback as the winner of 10 eligible vehicles in the Auto Bild Design Summit Feb. 11 by a wide margin. The five-door coupe received spectacular praise from jurors recognized for their expertise in the field.
South Korean U.S. auto sales set new record
By Don Bain on February 14, 2011 - 12:41PM
It was announced by the South Korean Trade Ministry in Seoul today that sales of autos and auto parts in the U.S. had reached record levels. The total of auto-related exports to the U.S. reached $11.73 billion.
Check Out Airstream at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 14, 2011 - 11:11AM
The Chicago Auto Show is not what one would consider a dealer's show, except in one case: Airstream. The travel home manufacturer is being represented at the show by Airstream of Chicago, Illinois' exclusive dealer of the iconic Airstream Trailer brand.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Will Be Built with Deck Plating Process
By Keith Griffin on February 14, 2011 - 10:43AM
The world beater that is the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is being built with a precision-machining process called deck plating that is normally reserved for high-performance engines.
Reigning World Challenge Champ K-PAX Racing Competing with New Volvo S60
By Keith Griffin on February 14, 2011 - 9:36AM
The Volvo S60, which brands itself as "the Volvo with an attitude," is going to get some instant steed cred with the announcement that K-PAX Racing, the World Challenge GT Manufacturers' and Drivers' champion in 2010, will race the Swedish sedan as it defends its title.
Chevrolet Orlando sales to start March 2 in Korea
By Frank Sherosky on February 14, 2011 - 9:21AM
GM Korea began its Chevrolet product offensive today by creating a brand new segment with its all-new seven-seat Active Life Vehicle (ALV), the Chevrolet Orlando, at “Chevrolet Town” in the heart of Seoul.
Ford Explorer ad features Nelly during 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 9:32PM
A unique ad featuring hip hop recording artist Nelly and the Explorer’s new Audio System from Sony is one of three commercials to run during the GRAMMY’s.
Automotive Marketplace Will Notice Japan No Longer Second Largest Economy
By Keith Griffin on February 13, 2011 - 9:03PM
Japan is no longer the world's second largest economy, an honor now claimed by China, which has huge implications in the global automotive marketplace.
New Class-C Coupe to be revealed in Geneva
By Don Bain on February 13, 2011 - 5:05PM
Though the new Mercedes Benz Class C Coupe looks much like other coupes on the road it has one distinguishing aspect - the three-pointed Mercedes Benz logo in the center of the grill that indicates this vehicle comes from a 125-year dedication to advanced, comfortable and tech-savvy automobiles.
Jeremy Rifkin opens Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy 2011 Conference and Exposition
By Frank Sherosky on February 13, 2011 - 10:11AM
Jeremy Rifkin, famed author and hydrogen proponent, believes a new paradigm in the world's economic future is about to come to fruition as he opens the 2011 FC&HE.
GM disrespects American taxpayers with bonus offers
By Frank Sherosky on February 12, 2011 - 5:39PM
You can take General Motors out of bankruptcy, but cannot take the bankrupt mentality out of General Motors management with its latest bonus offerings before paying off its government loans.
More Weekend Dealership Hours Sought by Chrysler Exec
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 7:20PM
Hard as it may be to believe, but Chrysler is on a major push to get its dealerships to have weekend hours, with a special emphasis on Sunday service openings coming in 2012.
NASCAR to run fuel injection in 2012
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 6:29PM
This morning, NASCAR announced that their flagship racing circuit – the Sprint Cup Series – will join the age of electronic technology as all cars will be required to run a fuel injection system in the 2012 season.
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Volkswagen diesels facing fuel pump recall
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 5:56PM
Volkswagen Auto Group is currently under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a possible problem relating to their fuel pump and should the government agency find it to be faulty, the German automaker could be variety of popular vehicles.
Renault to debut the Captur crossover at the Geneva Motor Show
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 3:41PM
When the Geneva Motor Show opens next month, Renault will unveil the new Captur Concept, the second of the six concept vehicles to be debuted as part of the automakers new brand identity.
Chrysler increases reimbursement for consumers with special needs
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 1:23PM
Chrysler announced yesterday at the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association in Daytona Beach Florida that they were increasing their reimbursement program value to $1,000 for those consumers who require the assistance of items like wheelchair lifts or hand-controlled throttle and brake mechanisms.
Lexus supercar buyers to get racetrack training
By Don Bain on February 11, 2011 - 12:32PM
It seems if you’re one of the lucky few planning to buy a $375,000 Lexus LFA, you have the option of a day at the Infineon Racetrack in Sonoma, CA to learn how to handle the 552 horsepower supercar next March.
The 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 12:32PM
The Chrysler Group has been tossing around the idea of a performance oriented version of their popular minivans for some time and with the introduction of the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan R/T, company CEO Ralph Gilles’ vision of the “man van” materialized into a production vehicle.
Battle Brewing Over Most Watched Automotive Commercials ever
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 12:26PM
Two automobile commercials, Volkswagen's Darth Vader spot and Chevrolet's Miss Evelyn’s Wild Ride in a Camaro, are being touted as the most watched automotive television commercials ever, but how can that be?
Ford stock gaps upward on open on debt reduction announcement
By Frank Sherosky on February 11, 2011 - 12:00PM
After reporting a buyback of preferred stock to reduce debt, Ford stock (NYSE: F) opened higher at the open and holds its gains.
Big 3 salaried workers to receive huge bonuses
By Patrick Rall on February 11, 2011 - 11:25AM
Earlier this week, TorqueNews reported that General Motors would be paying their hourly workers an average bonus of around $3,000 for the 2010 year and today rumors are soaring that the salaried employees could see bonuses as high as 50% of their annual pay.
Five Best Things To See at the Chicago Auto Show
By Keith Griffin on February 11, 2011 - 11:18AM
The Chicago Auto Show, which officially opens today and runs through Feb. 20 at McCormick Place, has lots to do but here are the TorqueNews five best things to see at the show.
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